Author Archives: Jenn
Review: The House of Dead Maids by Clare B. Dunkle
Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 160 pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (September 14, 2010) ISBN-10: 0805091165 Source: Blue Slip Media Eleven-year-old Tabby Akroyd is a young maid, hired out as a nursemaid to … Continue reading
Fright Fest Week 1 Wrap Up & Giveaway!
Today officially wraps up the first week of Fright Fest! I hope everyone has been enjoying the guest posts & reviews. Week 1 of Fright Fest mainly featured middle-grade/ya books. Here’s a recap of what festivities took place this week: … Continue reading
Gearing Up For the Readathon!
Time to take a break in the Fright Fest festivities (say that three times fast!) to officially mention that I will be taking part in the Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon this weekend! I have my snacks ready (cookies, fruit, cheese, … Continue reading
Guest Review: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
I’m very excited to welcome Chris from Chrisbookarama as a guest reviewer today. Chris will be reviewing Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. I grew up watching the Disney cartoon version of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow every Halloween. … Continue reading
Guest Review: Spell of the Screaming Joker by R.L.Stine
I am beyond excited to welcome a special guest blogger to Jenn’s Bookshelves: The Girl, daughter of Anna, Diary of an Eccentric! Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 144 pages Publisher: Aladdin (May 1, 1997) Language: English ISBN-10: 0671001922 Publisher’s summary: … Continue reading
Review: In A Dark, Dark Room by Alvin Schwartz
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 64 pages Publisher: HarperCollins (October 2, 1985) ISBN-10: 0064440907 Source: Library copy I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention this collection of stories, also retold by Alvin Schwartz, who I consider the king of scary … Continue reading
Nominate Your Favorite Thrills & Chills
I’ve seen dozens of lists for top horror & thriller books and movies, but never really know how much I should trust them. So, I’ve decided to come up with my own unscientific survey! Ok, and I admit..I have a … Continue reading
Review: Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn
Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Sandpiper; Reissue edition (April 21, 2008) ISBN-10: 0547028644 Source: Personal copy When twelve-year-old Molly and her brother, Michael, are forced to move out to the country with their mother, step-father, & step-sister, … Continue reading
Review: A Vampire is Coming to Dinner by Pamela Jane
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 16 pages Publisher: Price Stern Sloan; Pop edition (August 12, 2010) ISBN-10: 0843199644 Source: Author A little boy learns a vampire is coming to dinner; this book gives him the rules which should be followed … Continue reading